Pruning & Planting
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This long-handled bulb planter is my secret to planting up all my spring bulbs easily and in record timeQuick, easy to use and with minimal bending over required, there was no aching back to suffer from afterwards
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The rookie bulb planting mistakes I was making - and what I now do instead to achieve brilliant spring bloomsDon’t make these mistakes if you want a bright and beautiful display of spring flowers
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6 of the most unusual spring bulbs to plant this autumn that will surprise you when they bloomIf you want a spring garden that turns everyone’s heads in the best possible way, then plant these bulbs, stat…
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This centuries-old Native American planting trick is ideal for small gardens – and it delivers bumper cropsIt's an age-old tradition for good reason
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Is the 8-8-8 lavender pruning technique the 'foolproof' secret to better blooms?How and when to use this gardening rule
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Garden landscaping ideas – 12 hard landscaping and planting tips to help you transform your spaceLandscaping advice for every garden size
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This is the difference between pruning shears and scissors in the garden – they’re both essentials, but they have different strengthsHere's what you'll need each of them for
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How to grow borage – planting, watering and harvesting the herb that bees loveIt's delicious in salads, too!
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How to grow gooseberries – everything you need to know about planting, watering and pruning these fruiting favouritesA complete guide to planting and caring for your gooseberry bush
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How to make a wigwam plant support for vertical planting – this simple DIY is a space-saving essential for growing vegetables and climbers in small gardensIt’s the perfect option for smaller gardens
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8 budget-friendly ways to create privacy in a garden – with design tips from garden expertsHere are our favourites
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I was introduced to this clever heart-shaped trowel 2 months ago, and now I'll never garden without it – it's made planting seedlings so easyIt's affordable and stylish
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Lidl is selling a smart tiered planter that will unlock extra planting space in a tiny garden or balconyWhy I've been eyeing this planter up for my tiny garden
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Gardeners could be slapped with a hefty fine for this tree planting mistakePlanning on planting a new tree in your garden? Read this first...
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11 garden trends predicted to rule the gardening world this year, from weather-resilient gardens to heirloom vegetablesGet ready for 2025's biggest garden trends
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‘Matrix planting’ is the new garden border trend to know about in 2025– here’s how to get the look at homeForget traditional border design; this technique is all about excitement and drama!
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When to prune clematis – how to identify the type you have so you know the right (and wrong!) time to cut it backHere's how to tell which pruning group your clematis belongs to
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What is cloud pruning? Here’s how to nail the Japanese gardening trend at homeAlso known as 'Niwaki', here’s what you need to know about cloud pruning…
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How to grow garlic – a complete guide to planting this delicious kitchen stapleHere's how to grow garlic in five simple steps
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When to stop planting spring bulbs – this is what skipping the autumn window means for future bloomsWhen is it too late to plant spring bulbs?
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The 5 bulbs to avoid planting in pots, according to gardening experts - or risk being disappointed by your floral displaysDiscover which bulbs to never plant in pots for a beautiful garden display this spring
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The 'lightbulb technique' for planting bulbs that gardening expert David Domoney wants you to try – and why it worksWe can't wait to try this easy bulb-planting technique
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How to save pumpkin seeds for planting and grow next year's Jack-o'-lanterns for freePreparations for next Halloween start now...
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How to prune dogwoods for brightly-coloured stems year after yearDogwoods are one of the best ways to transform your garden. So, how best to prune them?
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Should spring bulbs be soaked before planting? A complete guide to the types you should (and shouldn't) be soakingWe're tackling the question that divides gardeners
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Is pruning the same as cutting back? No, and choosing the wrong option could spell disaster for your plantsThey may seem interchangeable, but they’re not the same…
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Do you really know the difference between pruning and deadheading? How to ensure you're doing the right oneThey both involve cutting, but have very different results
